CAT 2019 Cutoff – From this page, candidates can check CAT cutoff for IIMs. Indian Institutes of Management uses cut off for shortlisting candidates for WAT and personal interview round. IIMs have already started to release CAT 2019 percentile cutoff. It is available as total and section wise. In total, there are 20 IIMs and cut off for each may vary. Check CAT 2019 cutoff for IIMs from this page.
Latest: CAT 2019 result has been announced.
CAT 2019 Cutoff
The cut off for General category always goes highest. Candidates can check it from below.
| IIMs | VARC | DILR | QA | Overall |
| IIM Ahmedabad | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| IIM Calcutta | ≥ 75 | ≥ 80 | ≥ 80 | ≥ 85 |
| IIM Bangalore | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| IIM Lucknow | 85 | 85 | 85 | 90 |
| IIM Indore | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| IIM Kozhikode | 75 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| IIM Shillong | 75 | 75 | 75 | – |
| IIM Raipur | 80 | 80 | 80 | 95 |
| IIM Ranchi | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| IIM Rohtak | 70 | 70 | 70 | 95 |
| IIM Kashipur | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| IIM Tiruchirappalli | 80 | 80 | 80 | 95 |
| IIM Udaipur | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| IIM Amritsar | 80 | 75 | 75 | 80 |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| IIM Nagpur | 72 | 72 | 72 | 85 |
| IIM Sambalpur | to be released | to be released | to be released | to be released |
| IIM Sirmaur | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| IIM Visakhapatnam | to be released | to be released | to be released | to be released |
| IIM Jammu | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
CAT 2019 Cutoff for all Categories
The cut off of CAT 2019 for all the IIMs is as follows:
CAT 2019 Cutoff of IIM Nagpur
CAT 2019 Cutoff of IIM Bangalore
CAT 2019 Cutoff of IIM Ahmedabad
CAT 2019 Cutoff of IIM Calcutta
CAT 2019 Cutoff of IIM Kozhikode
CAT 2019 Cutoff of IIM Raipur
CAT 2019 Cut Off of IIM Lucknow
CAT 2019 Cut Off of IIM Rohtak
CAT 2019 Cut Off of IIM Tiruchirappalli
CAT 2019 Cut Off of IIM Indore
CAT 2019 Cut Off of IIM Shillong
CAT 2019 Cut Off of IIM Udaipur
CAT 2019 Cut Off of IIM Jammu
CAT 2019 Cut Off of IIM Ranchi
CAT 2019 Cut Off of IIM Kashipur
CAT 2019 Cut Off of IIM Bodh Gaya
CAT 2019 Cut Off of IIM Amritsar
CAT 2019 Cut Off of IIM Srimaur
How is the CAT 2019 Cutoff Decided
The candidates can check how is the Common Admission Test (CAT) cutoff percentile is determined:
IIMs never release the method they use to determine the CAT cutoff, however as per the verious resources the score is determined keeping in mind these factors:
- Number of seats available
- Number of candidates appearing for CAT
- Number of IIMs
- The difficulty level of the exam
- Past cutoff trends
Difference Between CAT 2019 Sectional and Overall Cutoff
The candidates can check below the difference between the overall and sectional cutoff of CAT 2019:
Basically CAT has 3 sections. Now to be eligible for admission in any IIM, candidates have to clear each of the section individually. This is called the scetional cutoff, and it is based on the sectional percentile score of the candidates in CAT.
However, to make it to the IIM shortlist for admission, candidates have to also qualify the overall cutoff of the exam. The overall cutoff is based on the overall cutoff percentile of the exam
After clearing CAT 2019 Cutoff
Once a candidate clears CAT 2019 cutoff, the process to be followed by them is given below:
First, check the shortlist of the IIM you want to apply for admission.
Second, the candidates have to register with the IIM and download their call letter for PI and WAT.
Third, candidates have to appear for PI and WAT as per the date and time mentioned in the call letter
Fourth, candidates have to check the final admission result of the IIMs based on CAT scores, PI and WAT performance, and other factors considered by the IIMs.
Fifth, candidates have to check for the final offer letter for admission issued to them. Then report to the IIM for verification and admission formalities.
CAT Previous Years Cutoffs
Candidates can check below cutoff percteile of the IIMs from the last few years:
CAT 2018 Cutoffs
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Ahmedabad
| Category | VARC | DI & LR | QA | Total |
| General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| NC-OBC cum Transgender | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| PWD | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Calcutta
| Category | QA | DI & LR | VARC | Total |
| General | ≥80 | ≥80 | ≥80 | ≥90 |
| NC-OBC | ≥75 | ≥75 | ≥75 | ≥85 |
| SC | ≥65 | ≥65 | ≥65 | ≥70 |
| ST | ≥60 | ≥60 | ≥60 | ≥70 |
| PWD/DA | ≥60 | ≥60 | ≥60 | ≥70 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Bangalore
| Category | VARC | DI & LR | QA | Total |
| General | 85 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 75 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| SC | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| ST | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| DA | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Kozhikode
| Category | VARC | DI & LR | QA | Total |
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 65 |
| ST | 40 | 40 | 40 | 55 |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| PWD | 40 | 40 | 40 | 55 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Ranchi
| Category | VARC | DI & LR | QA | Total |
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 95 |
| NC-OBC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 78 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| ST | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
| DA | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Srimaur
| Category | VARC | DI & LR | QA | Total |
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 95 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| ST | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
| NC-OBC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 78 |
| PWD | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Rohtak
| Category | VARC | DI & LR | QA | Total |
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 95 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| ST | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
| NC-OBC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 78 |
| PWD | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Trichy
| Category | VARC | DI & LR | QA | Total |
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 95 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 78 |
| ST | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
| NC-OBC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 78 |
| PWD | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Kashipur
| Category | VARC | DI & LR | QA | Total |
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 75 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 65 |
| NC-OBC | 72 | 72 | 72 | 81 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 65 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Bodh Gaya
| Category | VARC | DI & LR | QA | Total |
| OPEN | 80 | 80 | 80 | 95 |
| NC-OBC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 78 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| ST | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
| DA | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Shillong
| Category | VARC | DI & LR | QA |
| General | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| DA | 50 | 50 | 50 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Lucknow
| Category | VARC | DI & LR | QA | Total |
| General | 85 | 85 | 85 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 77 | 77 | 77 | 82 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 70 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 65 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 65 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Udaipur
| Category | VARC | DI & LR | QA | OvTotalerall |
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| ST | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
| NC-OBC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 78 |
| DAP | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Vishakapatnam
| Category | VARC | DI & LR | QA | Total |
| General | 85 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 75 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 75 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
| DA | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Indore
| Category | QA | DI & LR | VARC | Total |
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| OBC (NC) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 60 |
| ST | 45 | 45 | 45 | 50 |
| PWD | 45 | 45 | 45 | 50 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Nagpur
| Category | DILR | VARC | QA | Total |
| General | 72 | 72 | 72 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 65 | 65 | 65 | 81 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 65 |
| ST | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| DAP | 40 | 40 | 40 | 55 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Raipur
| Category | DILR | VARC | QA | Total |
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 95 |
| NC-OBC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 78 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| ST | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
| DAP | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Jammu
| Category | VARC | DI & LR | QA | Total |
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 95 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| ST | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
| NC-OBC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 78 |
| PWD | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
CAT 2018 Cutoff for IIM Sambalpur
| Category | DILR | VARC | QA | Total |
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 95 |
| NC-OBC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 78 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| ST | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
| DAP | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
CAT 2017 Cutoffs
CAT 2017 cutoff of IIM Rohtak
CAT 2016 Cutoffs
CAT 2016 cut off of IIM Rohtak
CAT 2014 cutoffs
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Ahmedabad
| Category | Sec.1 (QA+ DI)(%) | Sec2. (VA +LR)(%) | Total (%) |
| General | 85 | 85 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 75 | 75 | 80 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 75 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 70 |
| DA | 55 | 55 | 75 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Bangalore
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) | Aggregate |
| General | 80 | 90 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 80 | 80 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 70 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 70 |
| DA | 50 | 50 | 60 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Calcutta
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) | Aggregate |
| General | >90 | >90 | >95 |
| NC-OBC | >75 | >75 | >85 |
| SC | >65 | >65 | >75 |
| ST | >60 | >60 | >70 |
| DA | >60 | >60 | >70 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Lucknow
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) | Aggregate |
| General | 85 | 85 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 75 | 75 | 80 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 75 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 70 |
| PWD | 55 | 55 | 75 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Indore
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) | Aggregate |
| General | 85 | 85 | 90 |
| OBC | 75 | 75 | 80 |
| SC | 65 | 65 | 70 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 55 |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 60 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Kozhikode
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) | Aggregate |
| General | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| OBC | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 65 |
| PWD | 40 | 40 | 55 |
| ST | 40 | 40 | 55 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Shillong
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) |
| General & OBC | 70 | 70 |
| SC | 60 | 60 |
| ST | 50 | 50 |
| DA | 50 | 50 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Ranchi
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) | Aggregate |
| General | 70.77 | 71.09 | 96.82 |
| SC | 50.53 | 67.53 | 67.53 |
| ST | 41.42 | 50.71 | 50.71 |
| NC-OBC | 63.95 | 81.35 | 81.35 |
| PWD | 41.72 | 50.71 | 50.71 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Rohtak
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) | Aggregate |
| General | 80 | 80 | 85 |
| OBC | 70 | 70 | 75 |
| SC | 45 | 45 | 60 |
| ST | 40 | 40 | 60 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 60 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Raipur
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) | Aggregate |
| General | 70.77 | 71.09 | 96.82 |
| SC | 50.52 | 67.53 | 67.53 |
| ST | 41.42 | 50.71 | 50.71 |
| NC-OBC | 81.35 | 63.95 | 81.35 |
| PWD | 41.42 | 50.71 | 50.71 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Trichy
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) | Aggregate |
| General | 70.77 | 71.09 | 96.82 |
| SC | 50.52 | 67.53 | 67.53 |
| ST | 41.42 | 50.71 | 50.71 |
| NC-OBC | 63.95 | 81.35 | 81.35 |
| PWD | 41.42 | 50.71 | 50.71 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Kashipur
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) | Aggregate |
| General | 70.77 | 71.09 | 96.82 |
| SC | 50.52 | 67.53 | 67.53 |
| ST | 41.42 | 50.71 | 50.71 |
| NC-OBC | 63.95 | 81.35 | 65 |
| PWD | 41.42 | 50.71 | 50.71 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Udaipur
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) | Aggregate |
| General | 70 | 70 | 90 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 75 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 65 |
| NC-OBC | 63 | 63 | 81 |
| PWD | 55 | 55 | 70 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Nagpur
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) | Aggregate |
| General | 80 | 80 | 96.3 |
| SC | 50.4 | 50.4 | 63 |
| ST | 41.42 | 40.80 | 50.71 |
| NC-OBC | 61.43 | 61.43 | 78.98 |
| DAP | 41.42 | 42.21 | 50.71 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Visakhapatnam
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) | Aggregate |
| General | 80 | 85 | 90 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 75 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 65 |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 75 | 80 |
| DA | 50 | 50 | 65 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Bodh Gaya
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) | Aggregate |
| General | 80 | 80 | 96.3 |
| SC | 50.4 | 50.4 | 63 |
| ST | 41.42 | 40.80 | 50.71 |
| NC-OBC | 61.43 | 61.43 | 78.98 |
| DAP | 41.42 | 42.21 | 50.71 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Sirmaur
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) | Aggregate |
| General | 80 | 80 | 96.3 |
| SC | 50.4 | 50.4 | 63 |
| ST | 41.42 | 40.80 | 50.71 |
| NC-OBC | 61.43 | 61.43 | 78.98 |
| DAP | 41.42 | 42.21 | 50.71 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Sambalpur
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) | Aggregate |
| General | 80 | 80 | 96.3 |
| SC | 50.4 | 50.4 | 63 |
| ST | 41.42 | 40.80 | 50.71 |
| NC-OBC | 61.43 | 61.43 | 78.98 |
| DAP | 41.42 | 42.21 | 50.71 |
CAT 2014 cut off for IIM Amritsar
| Category | Section 1 (QA & DI) | Section 2 (VA & LR) | Aggregate |
| General | 80 | 80 | 96.3 |
| SC | 50.4 | 50.4 | 63 |
| ST | 41.42 | 40.80 | 50.71 |
| NC-OBC | 61.43 | 61.43 | 78.98 |
| DA | 41.42 | 42.21 | 50.71 |
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